Smithsonian.com: Randy Rieland. Not many people want to live to be 120. That’s one of the findings of a Pew Research Center reportthat came out last week. In fact, almost 70 percent of those surveyed said an ideal lifespan would be somewhere between 79 and 100 years. Yes, one reason they’re […]
Business Insider: Yuri Elkaim. No single food will ever outweigh the quality of your overall diet, but if you’re already eating fairly well, then adding in these seven superfoods can take your health to the next level. For easy implementation, simply add these to any of yourfavorite smoothies: Barley grass powder […]
By Dr Mercola, The terms “earthing” and “grounding” are interchangeable. It is simply the act of placing your bare feet on the earth, or walking barefoot. When you do, free […]
Healthy Living: by Lisa Arends. If you’re anything like me, you find that your life’s to-do list grows longer each year while your available time seems to grow shorter. Perhaps you make the same resolutions each season (lose weight, eat better, stress less… sound familiar?) only to find that you […]
source: healthymanners.com What is Cancer? The “Cancer” is a broad group of various diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. The cells grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the body through the lymphatic system or […]
Huff Post Healthy Living: Just a few simple habits can make the difference between a fit person and a couch potato, an everyday worker and the outrageously successful. That’s because those simple habits work. And these ultra-fit examples are proof. Fit People Don’t Diet More
JEDDAH: ARAB NEWS Tuesday 23 July 2013 The Health Ministry announced on Monday that no cases or other contagious diseases have been detected among pilgrims during this Umrah season. “The […]
Source: BBC By James Gallagher: Health and Science reporter, BBC News The cost of in vitro fertilization (IVF) can be cut dramatically from thousands of pounds to around £170 to […]
The Jakarta Post: The Supreme Court has accepted a judicial review filed by hard-line group the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) abolishing a presidential decree that prevented local administrations from prohibiting […]
Story at-a-glance It’s long been known that calorie restriction can increase the lifespan of certain animals. More recent research suggests that intermittent fasting can provide the same health benefits as […]
Source: CNN Heart attack risk goes up in men older than 45 and women older than 55, but it can happen even earlier. While lifestyle modifications help reduce risk — eating a healthy diet, maintaining good blood pressure and normal weight, not smoking — sometimes it’s not enough. Family history […]
Cholesterol-and -Health.com: By Chris Masterjohn. Fear not. You are now armed with the raw facts from the USDA’s nutrition database that shows that missing out on the egg yolks means missing out on the nutrition in your breakfast. Take heart in this the next time you enjoy the incredible, edible […]
Source: Science Daily Researchers report that a single, 20-minute session of Hatha yoga significantly improved participants’ speed and accuracy on tests of working memory and inhibitory control, two measures of brain function associated with the ability to maintain focus and take in, retain and use new information. Participants performed significantly […]
Healthy Living: by Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D. Do you have the sense that life is speeding up the older you get? If so, you’re not alone. Can there be a reason for this perception? I’ve discovered three scientific theories that shine a little light on this mysterious experience. 1. The […]
Editor’s note: The Muslim Times has added to the original title. Doctor’s Orders: 20 Minutes Of Meditation Twice a Day Source: WSJ Written by Sumathi Reddy: sumathi.reddy@wsj.com At Beth Israel […]
Why is olive oil, the crown jewel of the Mediterranean diet, so good for your health? Nutritionists point to its abundance of antioxidants and oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that protects the heart. But new research suggests that some of the benefits of olive oil might be contained in its […]
Source: Homesteading/Survivalism. When I say aloe vera is the most impressive medicinal herb invented by nature, I don’t make that statement lightly. Of all the herbs I’ve ever studied — and I’ve written thousands of articles on nutrition and disease prevention — aloe vera is the most impressive herb of […]
Source: Health, by Natalie Vavricka. Bring on the water works. Between 109-year-old Holocaust survivor Alice Herz-Sommerreminding us to ‘look for the beauty in life’ and 101 year old Fauja Singh of India just completing his last race in Hong Kong, this sentimental girl is shedding some happy tears. With so much devastation […]
Health (USNews): Yoni Freedhoff. I’ve heard it said hundreds of times. From patients, from colleagues, and sometimes from the media: “It takes three weeks to form a habit.” But in my experience, both personally and professionally, the notion that true habits—behaviors that persist in the face of major life upheavals […]
Indian-born British national Fauja Singh admitted age was finally catching up with him and he had decided not to compete after the Hong Kong Marathon on February 24, five weeks before his 102nd birthday on April 1. Read more